Best Scenic Hiking Trails in Indiana’s Cool North

In Indiana's Cool North you can find hiking trails to suit your physical fitness level and scenery preference.  Do you prefer hiking by a lake or river, or exploring on a trail with diverse ecosystems? You can find both leisurely strolls through nature, and a more physically demanding hike, like the 3 Dune Challenge.  We have a list of trails you can explore; find one that fits your style!

LaPorte County Historical Society Museum for Winter Visits

LaPorte County Historical Society Museum for Winter Visits

 

 

Visit the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum for the cars, the guns, and 14 period rooms that showcase many different times in history, including scenes in homes from pioneer life to the 1950’s, as well as beauty parlor and dentist office.

Learn the dark history of a Norwegian woman who had a number of suitors disappear on her LaPorte farm.   Visit the Belle Gunnes exhibit for all the details, including how she disappeared, too.

For information on nearby lodging. Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.

  • 31 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 49 Minutes to South Shore
  • 53 Minutes to Elkhart County

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